Match report

Blackburn Defeats Leicester 2-0 in Championship Clash

Leicester
Leicester
0–2
FT
Blackburn
Blackburn
May 4, 2024

In a stunning turn of events at the King Power Stadium, Blackburn secured an impressive 2-0 win over Leicester in their Championship showdown. Despite dominating possession and creating several chances, Leicester found themselves at odds as Blackburn capitalized on key opportunities to stun the hosts.

Key Facts

  • • Leicester (Home): Ibrahima Fatawu and James Justin received yellow cards.
  • • Blackburn's Sam Szmodics scored both goals in the 68th and injury time of the 90+4th minute.
  • • Substitutions for Leicester: Marc Albrighton on for I. Fatawu, Y. Akgun on for H. Choudhury, K. McAteer on for S. Mavididi, and K. Iheanacho replacing Jamie Vardy.

Lineups

Leicester

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 30 M. Hermansen (G)
  • 2 J. Justin (D)
  • 17 H. Choudhury (D)
  • 23 J. Vestergaard (D)
  • 3 W. Faes (D)
  • 21 Ricardo Pereira (M)
  • 8 H. Winks (M)
  • 25 W. Ndidi (M)
  • 18 A. Fatawu (F)
  • 9 J. Vardy (F)
  • 10 S. Mavididi (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 M. Albrighton
  • 29 Y. Akgün
  • 5 C. Doyle
  • 35 K. McAteer
  • 14 K. Ịheanachọ
  • 41 J. Stolarczyk
  • 26 D. Praet
  • 20 P. Daka
  • 4 C. Coady

Blackburn

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Pears (G)
  • 17 H. Carter (D)
  • 55 K. McFadzean (D)
  • 3 H. Pickering (D)
  • 2 C. Brittain (M)
  • 6 S. Tronstad (M)
  • 11 J. Rankin-Costello (M)
  • 45 B. Chrisene (M)
  • 8 S. Szmodics (F)
  • 9 S. Gallagher (F)
  • 10 T. Dolan (F)

Substitutes

  • 44 Y. Ayari
  • 21 J. Buckley
  • 30 J. Garrett
  • 24 A. Moran
  • 32 I. Tyjon
  • 4 C. O'Riordan
  • 14 B. Koumetio
  • 33 S. Telalović
  • 12 L. Wahlstedt

Timeline

  1. Leicester
    36' Leicester Card · Yellow Card
    I. Fatawu

    Handball

  2. Leicester
    55' Leicester subst · Substitution 1
    Off: I. Fatawu · On: M. Albrighton
  3. Leicester
    58' Leicester Card · Yellow Card
    J. Justin

    Foul

  4. Leicester
    62' Leicester subst · Substitution 2
    Off: H. Choudhury · On: Y. Akgun
  5. Blackburn
    68' Blackburn Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Szmodics
  6. Blackburn
    69' Blackburn Card · Yellow Card
    S. Szmodics
  7. Leicester
    77' Leicester subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Justin · On: Callum Doyle
  8. Leicester
    77' Leicester subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Mavididi · On: K. McAteer
  9. Leicester
    78' Leicester subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Vardy · On: K. Iheanacho
  10. Blackburn
    84' Blackburn subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Dolan · On: Y. Ayari
  11. Blackburn
    86' Blackburn Card · Yellow Card
    J. Rankin-Costello

    Time wasting

  12. Blackburn
    90'+4 Blackburn Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Szmodics · Assist: J. Rankin-Costello
  13. Blackburn
    90'+6 Blackburn subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Szmodics · On: J. Buckley
  14. Blackburn
    90'+6 Blackburn subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Rankin-Costello · On: J. Garrett

Match Stats

Stat Leicester Blackburn
Fouls 5 7
Pass Accuracy 89% 59%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 9
Corners 7 4
Total Passes 684 227
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 0 4
Shots on Target 7 2
xG 1.29 1.70
Shots off Target 7 3
Possession 75% 25%
Accurate Passes 612 134
Shots Inside Box 10 8
Saves 0 7
Shots Outside Box 4 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Sam Szmodics' goal in the 68th minute broke Leicester's resilience and shifted momentum in Blackburn's favor.
  • ▸ The second goal by Szmodics in injury time sealed Blackburn’s victory, leaving Leicester with a bitter defeat despite their efforts throughout the match.